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RECENT DEVELOPMENTS IN THE STUDY OF RECRYSTALLIZATION Edited by Peter Wilson Recent Developments in the Study of Recrystallization http://dx.doi.org/10.5772/56031 Edited by Peter Wilson Contributors Li, Tomi Laurila, Toni Mattila, Hongbo Xu, Mervi Paulasto-Kröckel, Quan Guo-Zheng, Cho, Taitel-Goldman, Robert N. Ben, Chantelle Capicciotti, Malay Doshi, Dong Nyung Lee, Heung Nam Han, Mohamed Gepreel Published by InTech Janeza Trdine 9, 51000 Rijeka, Croatia Copyright © 2013 InTech All chapters are Open Access distributed under the Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 license, which allows users to download, copy and build upon published articles even for commercial purposes, as long as the author and publisher are properly credited, which ensures maximum dissemination and a wider impact of our publications. 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Publishing Process Manager Ana Pantar Technical Editor InTech DTP team Cover InTech Design team First published February, 2013 Printed in Croatia A free online edition of this book is available at www.intechopen.com Additional hard copies can be obtained from [email protected] Recent Developments in the Study of Recrystallization, Edited by Peter Wilson p. cm. ISBN 978-953-51-0962-4 free online editions of InTech Books and Journals can be found at www.intechopen.com Contents Preface VII Section 1 General Topics in Recrystallization 1 Chapter 1 Recrystallization Textures of Metals and Alloys 3 Dong Nyung Lee and Heung Nam Han Chapter 2 Characterization for Dynamic Recrystallization Kinetics Based on Stress-Strain Curves 61 Quan Guo-Zheng Section 2 Recrystallization Involving Metals 89 Chapter 3 Simulation of Dynamic Recrystallization in Solder Interconnections During Thermal Cycling 91 Jue Li, Tomi Laurila, Toni T. Mattila, Hongbo Xu and Mervi Paulasto- Kröcke Chapter 4 Texturing Tendency in β-Type Ti-Alloys 117 Mohamed Abdel-Hady Gepreel Chapter 5 Deformation and Recrystallization Behaviors in Magnesium Alloys 139 Jae-Hyung Cho and Suk-Bong Kang Section 3 Recrystallization in Natural Environments 161 Chapter 6 Recrystallization Processes Involving Iron Oxides in Natural Environments and In Vitro 163 Nurit Taitel-Goldman VI Contents Section 4 Recrystallization in Ice 175 Chapter 7 Ice Recrystallization Inhibitors: From Biological Antifreezes to Small Molecules 177 Chantelle J. Capicciotti, Malay Doshi and Robert N. Ben Preface Recrystallization is a phenomenon that is moderately well documented in the geological and metallurgical literature. This book provides a timely overview of the latest research and methods in a variety of fields where recrystallization is studied and is an important factor. Perhaps the main advantage of a new look at these fields is the rapid increase in modern techniques, such as TEM, spectrometers and modeling capabilities which are providing us with far better images and analysis than ever previously possible. Section 1 includes two chapters giving a general overview of state of the art in research and techniques involving recrystallization. In Chapter 1 Lee and Han discuss the process where‐ by recrystallization takes place through nucleation and growth. Nucleation during recrystal‐ lization can be defined as the formation of strain-free crystals, in a high energy matrix, that are able to grow under energy release by a movement of high-angle grain boundaries. They argue though that the definition is broad and that crystallization of amorphous materials is called recrystallization by some people and can be confused with the abnormal grain growth. They present a theory which is able to determine whether grains surviving defor‐ mation can act as nuclei. In Chapter 2 Quan gives us an overview of microstructures of alloys and grain boundary migration. Metals and alloys have properties of importance including high strength, rela‐ tively good ductility and good corrosion resistance. The author describes how optimization of the thermo-mechanical process can be achieved through an understanding of the entire forming process and the metallurgical variables affecting the micro-structural features oc‐ curring during deformation. He concludes that at a fixed temperature, as deformation strain rate increases, the micro‐ structure of the billet becomes more and more refined due to increasing migration energy stored in grain boundaries and decreasing grain growth time. Section 2 consists of a variety of chapters generally related to recrystallization in metals and alloys. In Chapter 3 Li et al. look at solder joints from the perspective of recrystallization. Solder alloys are widely used bonding materials in the electronics industry and issues with reliability for solder interconnections are rising, with the increasing use of highly integrated components in portable electronic products. They discuss how recrystallization is a source of deformation and thermomechanical stress in the solder interconnection. In Chapter 4 Gepreel gives an in-depth look at β-type titanium alloys. Typically they have high strength, low density, good cold-workability, heat treatability and corrosion resistance. In this chapter, results from studies of different groups of β-type Ti-alloys with different lev‐ el of β-phase stability containing different alloying elements are discussed. A strategy to de‐ VIII Preface sign alloys and how to control the phase’s stability are also discussed. Chapter 5, Cho and Kang provide an in-depth look at magnesium alloys. They present the evolution of texture and microstructure during deformation and recrystallization in various magnesium alloys. Both of these two chapters and work will be invaluable to workers trying to produce stron‐ ger and lighter alloys. Section 3 deals with recrystallization in real environmental situations and in Chapter 6 Taitel- Goldman gives us wonderful insight into iron oxides found in sand dunes, soils, sediments and the like. This chapter introduces a fascinating look at recrystallization in places not com‐ monly considered by workers in the field. The final Section and Chapter 7 by Capicciotti and co-workers provides a thorough and very timely look at recrystallization in water-ice. Recrystallization in ice is often defined as the growth of large ice crystals, or grains, at the expense of small ones. The industrial signifi‐ cance and the benefits of preventing this process have been realized for hundreds of years, in areas such as glaciology, food preservation and cryo-medicine. The authors give us a very clear overview of the state of the art in what is known about inhibiting recrystallization in ice, including a very nice look at inhibition by biological antifreeze proteins, novel synthetic peptides, glycopeptides, polymers and small molecules. The chapter concludes with a sum‐ mary of the role of ice recrystallization in cryo-injury. Peter W. Wilson Professor, Faculty of Life and Environmental Sciences, University of Tsukuba Japan Section 1 General Topics in Recrystallization